Policy & Conditions

PRIVACY POLICY AND COOKIE POLICY

1. INTRODUCTION
   This Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy is intended to inform you, pursuant to Articles 13
   and 14 of EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) and Legislative Decree 196/2003 (Privacy
   Code), about our practices regarding the collection, use and protection of your personal
   information while browsing the website www.thescoutsource.com.
2. DATA CONTROLLER
   The data controller is Mr. Louris Charalampos (F.C. LRSCRL87M28Z115X; N. VAT
   02712680038), born in Athens (GR), resident at Milan, Via Giovanni Gherardini, 6 (ITA)
3. PERSONAL DATA COLLECTED
   During your visit to the website www.thesocutsource.com, certain data will be collected
   automatically, such as:

• Browsing data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, duration of
  visit, site of origin;
• Behavioural data: navigation paths, interactions with the website, downloads of
  materials;
• Data derived from cookies: as specified in the dedicated section. Other data will only be
  collected if provided voluntarily, including:
• contact information: first name, last name, email address, telephone number;
• Professional information: company name, role, sector of activity will only be collected
  if provided voluntarily.

1. PURPOSE AND LEGAL BASIS OF THE PROCESSING
   The data that the data controller obtains is exclusively that which is collected or provided
   voluntarily and is processed to ensure the proper functioning of the website, to improve
   the user experience, to prevent fraud and abuse, and to respond to requests for
   information.
   The legal basis is legitimate interest and compliance with legal obligations for browsing
   the website.
2. COOKIE POLICY

5.1 What are cookies
Cookies are small text files that websites send to the user’s terminal, where they are
stored, to be then retransmitted to the same sites on the next visit.
5.2 Types of cookies used
Technical cookies (do not require consent)
In accordance with Article 122, paragraph 1, of the Privacy Code:

• Session cookies: A) PHPSESSID; B) session_id;
• Browsing cookies: C) cookie_consent; D) csrf_token; E) language;
• Functional cookies: F) remember_user; G) ui_preferences; H) theme;
• First-party analytical cookies: I) _analytics_first_party; J) _site_usage; K) _page_views
  5.3 Cookie management
  Users can disable cookies through their browser settings, but this may compromise the
  proper functioning of the website.

1. RETENTION PERIOD
   The data collected will be retained for the time necessary to fulfil the purposes for which
   it was collected or to comply with legal obligations in accordance with the provisions of
   Article 5 of the GDPR.
2. DATA RECIPIENTS
   Personal data may be disclosed to:

• Technical service providers, such as hosting, website maintenance, cloud services;
• Communication service providers: email platforms, newsletter systems;
• Professional consultants: legal, tax, IT;
• To the competent authorities when required by law.

1. RIGHTS OF THE DATA SUBJECT
   The user has the right to:

• Access: obtain information about the data processed;
• Rectification: correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: request the removal of data
• Restriction: restrict processing in specific circumstances
• Portability: receive data in a structured format
• Objection: object to processing for legitimate reasons
• Withdrawal of consent: withdraw consent at any time
  The user has the right to access the data processed, as well as to rectify, erase, restrict,
  transfer, object to and withdraw consent at any time.
  To exercise these rights, simply contact the following email address
  privacy@thescoutsource.com
  Requests must contain: full personal details, a copy of your identity document, and a
  specification of the right to be exercised.
  A response will be provided within 30 days of the request.
  The user also has the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority or take
  appropriate legal action if they believe that the processing of their data violates their
  rights.

1. COOKIE MANAGEMENT
   When you first access the site, a consent banner will appear to manage your preferences.
   There is also a preferences panel, which is always accessible for changing your
   preferences. All browsers allow you to manage cookies in your privacy settings.
2. SECURITY
   We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data,
   including encryption, access controls, secure backups and staff training.
3. DATA BREACHES
   In the event of a breach that presents high risks, we will notify you within 72 hours of
   discovery.
4. UPDATES
   This policy may be updated periodically. The updated version will be published on this
   page.